The Not So KOREAN Podcast
Episodes
NoSoKoPo EP 50: DAEGU & V.I.P. ('Verney Important Person'?!) in Daegu (대구) with Chingu (친구)...?
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this 'on the go', rambling but real episode (a 50th, milestone!), Jay speaks to you from the surroundings which are that big city known as DAEGU (대...
Ep 49: "My Movie, A 'Korean' Film, Korean Gigs + Meetings with SEWOL UK, TIM, PHILIP (& more!)"
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this rather rushed, rambling and unedited (& unprofessional?;) episode, Jay discusses his unexpected return to the UK, the upcoming UK Premieri...
Ep. 48: Joe McPherson (INTERVIEW) - "Tours, Talks, Tasting, Thai Treats & Twenty Years KOREA"
24 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 48, Jay speaks with Joe McPherson, the person behind Zen Kimchi Experiences, a rapidly growing tour operator in South Korea and whom is kno...
Ep 47: "Hongdae & Halloween, Itaewon & Interviews and Jason & Judging..."
24 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jay discusses his most recent trip to South Korea, upcoming guests on the 'NoSoKoPo', the experience of being a judge at the new Hong...
EP 46: "한달살기" (KOREANS/ 'one-month living'), INTERVIEWS, New SOUTH KOREA Plans
08 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"One Month KOREANs, THREE months, One Call with TIM, TWO or THREE hours! One Evening with FRAN - FOUR hours...!...
EP. 45: Anna Bondarenko (INTERVIEW) - Art Space & Busan Based
30 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 45, Jay speaks with Anna Bondarenko, the owner of Naughty Muse Studios, a design studio and art café in Busan, South Korea. In this hour-...
Ep 44: JAY Returns to KOREA - So Soon? YES... Cheongju to Jeonju, Sewol Sadness & more
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 44, which was recorded a few days ago and just before leaving for South Korea, Jay not only elaborates on his 'sudden Spring' over to South...
Episode 43: An Announcement About... Jay's 'sudden' Return to South Korea!
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this half-festive and Easter episode (and our 43rd one!), Jay announces an almost spontaneous trip to South Korea, which will be his 10th visit to ...
Ep. 42: Annie Ko (INTERVIEW) - "The Dog Meat Ban in South Korea & Dogs as Meat vs Dogs as Pets"
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode [no. 42], we speak with musician, dog lover and activist Annie Ko about South Korea's recent announcement to ban dog meat consumption ...
Ep 41: "Dog-Meat & Drawing-Meets" (Activism & Art / INTERVIEW Announcements!): Annie Ko + Anna Bondarenko
04 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode [no. 41], Jay announces the news about two interviews coming your way in February and March, and the which start next week, in episode...
Episode 40: Mark Kermode's 'Kudos to Korea'... + the Return of Tim...?
21 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this shorter episode, you'll hear from Jay and Tim, but also about Mark... that's Mark Kermode. You could even say that this episode [no. 40] featu...
EP 39: Korean Season Cheating, Temple Staying, Snow Spotting + MORE
07 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 39 of the 'NoSoKoPo', Jay speaks from Jeju Island in South Korea about various topics and these include the 'cheating the start of Winter' ...
Ep. 38: James Turnbull (INTERVIEW) - Sexuality, Feminism, Translation, Cats & More
25 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode [38] of the 'NoSoKoPo', we bring you the long-awaited interview featuring Jay and James... That's 'the' James Turnbull and author/foun...
EPISODE 37: Introducing the 'NOT So LONG Korean Podcast' EPISODES
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After about a Series and a half - and ahead of our long-awaited full interview with James Turnbull - we introduce a new angle or format that some of o...
Ep 36: JAMES TURNBULL, LKFF and BIFF + Saigon to SEOUL (Korea in Vietnam)
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 36 of the 'NoSoKoPo', Jay introduces details of the shows's upcoming special guest, James Turnbull, author/founder of The Grand Narrative (...
EP 35: Jay in KOREA, KOREA in Vietnam & KOREATOWN Revisited + More!
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 35 of the NoSoKoPo', Jay talks about popping back to 'Korea-town UK', an imminent revisit to South Korea and touches on the huge Korean inf...
EP 34: INTERVIEW with An Sonjae (안선재 / Brother Anthony of Taizé) - Translating Korean + 'Being Korean'!
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest episode [no. 34] of the 'NoSoKoPo', recorded in Seoul, Jay speaks to a man of many talents, An Sonjae (안선재) aka Brother Anthony /...
EP 33: Jay & TIM Reunite + INTERVIEW News (An Sonjae / 안선재 / Brother Anthony) + SEWOL
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode [no. 33] of our NoSoKoPo', Jay talks about various meetings which took place: Firstly, a meeting (and 'NoSoKoPo' podcast reunion) with...
Ep 32: JAY RETURNS! (From Asia to UK + KOREANness in Other Places!)
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this 'on location' episode [no. 32] of our NoSoKoPo', Jay talks from two very different locations - An Airport in Asia & An Area of England - a...
Ep 31: Korean Adoptee Interview (Part Two - 'Return Of ALINE GIORDANO' / "Return To Seoul")
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PART TWO ('Return Of Aline') - Following on from the first part of this interview [in Episode 30], Jay continues his discussion with Korean adoptee, A...
Episode 30: Korean Adoptee, ALINE GIORDANO - Interview & Review of "Return to Seoul"!
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PART ONE (Korean Adoptee ALINE: Adoption, Adapting & Abandonment)... In episode 30 of the 'NoSoKoPo', Jay speaks to Korean adoptee, Aline Giord...
Episode 29 [S2]: "Return to Seoul", Adoption & 'All About' Aline... [Retour à Séoul / 리턴투서울]
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the 4th episode [no. 29] in Series 2 of the 'NoSoKoPo' and although it's a relatively short show, we do announce the big news of an upcomin...
Ep 28 [S2]: From Incheon (인천) Into Ikseon-dong (익선동)! [JAY In SEOUL or "Calamity Jay")
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the 3rd episode [no. 28] of Series 2 of the 'NoSoKoPo' and in this show we hear from Jay when he was in South Korea & in particular abo...
Ep 27 [S2]: Jay Left Tim (For Korea!); It Had Been An 'Emotional' Year + A 'KOREAN' GIFT!
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the second episode [no. 27] of Series 2 of the 'NoSoKoPo' and in this show, we let you hear Jay and Tim's 'farewell chat', recorded just be...
Ep 26 [S2]: Series Two! / What's Been Happening With Jay & Tim? (+ SEWOL Sentiments)
30 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Series 2 of the 'NoSoKoPo' and in episode 26, we bring you right up to date with what's been happening in Jay's life and in Tim's... ever s...
Ep. 25: TIM Interviews JAY (about his Korean-infused Drama film, "REPARATION") [+ KIFF / Kingston International Film Festival]
15 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 25, we take a different angle by TIM interviewing JAY about his Korean-themed mid-length film drama, "REPARATION" and what it was like for ...
Episode 24: Meet SUJI SOHN - A Korean Entrepreneur & CEO of "SeoulBox"
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 24 we speak to Korean entrepreneur, Suji Sohn about how she came up with and grew the company which makes "SeoulBox", its almost humble beg...
Episode 23: Two Nights with PARK JIHA (Korean multi-instrumentalist) - Café OTO
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this 'on location' & 'on the move' episode, the 'NoSoKoPo' bring you a review of Korean multi-instrumentalist, Ms Park Jiha and in particular her r...
Episode 22: Jay, Tim & Eugene Kim (INTERVIEW With A Korean TRANSLATOR - Part Two)
03 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode 22 of the 'NoSoKoPo', we bring you PART TWO of Jay & Tim's interview with the multi-talented Eugene Kim - Eugene Kim is a translator, ...
Episode 21: Jay, Tim & Eugene Kim (INTERVIEW With A Korean TRANSLATOR - Part One)
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our latest interview episode is one with the multi-talented Eugene Kim. Eugene Kim is a translator, language tutor and more & she's someone we've both...
Episode 20: Korean Film Nights 2022 ("An Experience To Die For" with Youn Yuh-Jung?!)
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this "on the move" episode, Jay and Tim discuss a recent Korean film "experience" - and what an experience it was! In this special show, we review...
Episode 19: FOUR Interviews In KOREA-TOWN UK!
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ahead of some 2022 interviews we have coming up soon, this 19th #NoSoKoPo episode features a few which took place in the latter part of 2021, and most...
Episode 18: "Have You Missed Us... (As Much As We Miss Korea)?!" [A chat about KOREA in KOREA-town]
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fairly hot on the heels of the tail-end of "Seollal" (설날 / Korean Lunar New Year), Jay and Tim take a different approach to recent episodes and vi...
Episode SEVENTEEN: "A KIMCHI CHRISTMAS Special" (PART 2) - Films, Fun & Phew... so much!
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
HAPPY NEW YEAR! PART 2 for 2022!As we released PART 1 of this special two-part and festive 'Kimchi and Film' themed 'NoSoKoPo' show only hours before...
Episode SIXTEEN: "A KIMCHI CHRISTMAS Special" (PART 1) - The Decorators (INTERVIEW) & More!
24 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this 16th episode and first part of a two-part Special Festive & Kimchi and Film themed 'NoSoKoPo' show, Jay and Tim discuss the recent Kimjang Fes...
Episode 15.5: A Mini Minute of MUBI (KOREAN FILM 'Season') + More!
04 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Although Episode 16 is on it's way - in which we interview artists known as The Decorators and talk about their connection with Kimchi, and the Kimjan...
Episode FIFTEEN: Maisie Rose Duff (INTERVIEW), Kimjang Festival 2021, LKFF 2021 + Film Reviews (& more!)
19 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this extended 15th episode of the 'NoSoKoPo', Jay & Tim interview the amazing and multi-talented Maisie Rose Duff - amongst other achievements, Mai...
Episode FOURTEEN: NEW Movies (LKFF), NEW Mubi (Korean Films) & New Malden (K-Town) + more!
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this 14th episode of the 'NoSoKoPo', Jay & Tim cover a lot of ground, whilst also testing yet another video set-up [those who watch over at YouTube...
Episode THIRTEEN: London Korean Film Festival 2021, Mind in Kingston (INTERVIEW), "Squid Game" & More!
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this 13th episode, Jay & Tim continue to test a video version of the show and introduce details of the LKFF '21 (London Korean Film Festival 2021),...
Episode TWELVE: 'LIVE' Music, Chuseok Chit-Chat & a ZOOM Test [featuring KAYA]
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this 12th episode, Jay & Tim test out a video version of the episode, cover a little local news, the charity "Mind in Kingston" & its connection to...
ANNOUNCEMENT: "The NoSoKoPo NoSho..." [SEE YOU VERY SOON]
24 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this little snippet, we simply announce that due to personal circumstances - and just needing a rest after the busy Chuseok period - there will be ...
Episode ELEVEN: Hanguk Hapa INTERVIEW - PART TWO (& 'Chuseok Special')
17 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this 11th episode, we conclude our interview with Becky aka Hanguk Hapa, the foodie, vlogger and general promoter of Korean culture, released in co...
Episode TEN: INTERVIEW - Just Us & Justina Jang (or "KBCE, KKF and Kimchi!)
11 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this 10th episode, we present our interview with Justina Jang who talks to us about running the KBCE (Korean British Cultural Exchange), putting on...
Episode NINE: Hanging with Hanguk Hapa (INTERVIEW - Part 1/ 'HALF' of...)
04 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this 9th episode, we present our interview with the lovely Becky aka Hanguk Hapa (Part 1, at least), the foodie, vlogger and general promoter of Ko...
Episode EIGHT: And EIGHT Questions for YOU - Help Us Help YOU!
28 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this eighth episode, and seeing that they say the Number 8 is lucky in Korean Culture, we have 8 questions to ask our listeners - which may ultimat...
Episode SEVEN: INTERVIEW with Diya Mitra - Let's HEAR from DIYA on KOREA!
21 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this seventh episode, we present our full interview with the lovely cartoonist, owner of http://www.DiyaonKorea.com and all-round Korean expert - M...
Episode SIX: INTERVIEW with Dami Eniola - SOAS, SNU & Gugak Sounds!
14 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this sixth episode, we present our full interview with the amazing music & language loving - and all-round Korean expert - Ms Dami Eniola, in which...
Episode FIVE: "A Day with Dami & Diya" - Teasers, Tasters & Takeaways!
07 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this fifth episode, we discuss our day in Central London with Dami Eniola (see https://www.GugakSound.com) and Diya Mitra (see https://DiyaonKorea....
Episode FOUR: First Impressions of KOREA-TOWN London/UK (+ more!)
30 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this fourth episode, we discuss our first impressions of New Malden (UK's 'KoreaTown') and its similarities with South Korea itself.We also mention...
Episode THREE: A Brief History of Korea-Town UK (+ a lot More!)
24 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
in this third episode, we discuss the history of New Malden (UK's 'KoreaTown'). We also mention our recent in-depth discussion with the main member /...
Episode TWO: Introducing The Not So Korean Hosts - "JAY"
16 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this second episode, it's Tim's turn to speak to co-host Jay about how the latter first got into Korean culture, his visits to Korea, his film-work...
Episode ONE: Introducing The Not So Korean Hosts - "TIM"
09 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this introductory first episode, Jay talks to co-host Tim about how the latter first got into Korean culture, his time living in Korea and his rece...